Mary Allen
Pay attention to the condition of your cat after the operation. Depending on the situation, some tips may be more important than others. Otherwise, the fur nose will be happy if you spoil it a little.
Rest & Love After Surgery
An operation always means a lot of stress for cats, so the cats need a lot of rest after the operation. Try to avoid other stressors. For example, you might be able to wait a few days before vacuuming, not turn up the radio and television too loud and postpone any visits.
Also, be especially nice to your little patient, give him extra cuddles, his favorite food, and provide him with a nice, cozy place to sleep where he can rest undisturbed.
Keep the Cat’s Environment Clean
So that the wound does not become inflamed and heals quickly, it is advisable to remove dirt from the area around the cat as much as possible. Otherwise, the wound may become contaminated and your kitty’s condition may deteriorate. In the days after the operation, those on leave should better stay indoors and only go outside again when the wound can no longer open.
Neck Brace as Wound Protection
A neck brace can be useful as additional wound protection. It prevents the cat from accidentally licking the stitches. However, your furry friend will not like this “accessory” because it restricts their freedom of movement and is unfamiliar. Therefore, the neck brace should only be used in emergencies and for as short a time as possible.
Make It Easy for the Cat
After surgery, if your kitty is still groggy from the anesthetic, has a paw bandaged, or is wearing a neck brace, she won’t be able to climb, jump, and curl up in little corners as usual. Sometimes the cat is still in pain after the operation. So give her a low, easy-to-reach sleeping place or build small stairs and climbing aids that she can easily climb so she doesn’t have to jump.
What To Do With Other Pets?
Try to keep other pets away from your animal patient during the recovery period if they are getting too boisterous with them. A catfight after the vet really does not want an operated velvet paw, as it could mean stress for them and endanger the healing of the wound. Also, keep an eye out for small children who may want to play or cuddle the newly operated velvet paw. Explain to them in detail that the kitty needs a lot of rest over the next few days.